Witnesses say they heard the officer say, “Let me in. Let me in.” By Jayme S. Ganey September 11, 2018 Botham “Bo” Jean was killed around 10 p.m. on Thursday night by Amber Guyger, a four-year veteran of the Dallas police department, who just ended her shift and returned to her apartment complex. The 911…
By LIAM DILLON (August 31, 2018) Endorsing a dramatic departure from decades of secrecy surrounding policing in the state, California lawmakers have moved to undo some of the nation’s strictest rules keeping law enforcement records confidential, particularly involving officer killings of civilians. Legislators approved two landmark measures late Friday, one that would give the public…
Riverside outranks the better-known entrepreneurship hotspot of San Jose By Holly Ober RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu)— Riverside ranks No. 19 on MSN Money’s list of the best cities in the U.S. to grow a business, ahead of Atlanta, San Jose, and Charlotte, North Carolina, among others. The 30-city list is the result of a GOBankingRates study…
Twillea Evans-Carthen Social Lites, Inc. of San Bernardino launch the 52nd Beautillion Scholarship Season under the leadership of Mrs. Tina Darling, Beautillion Chairperson. Young men seeking scholarship opportunities in addition to being mentored by leaders in the community are encouraged to attend the upcoming briefings to learn more about the program. Parents are…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Contributor @StacyBrownMedia The genius, intelligence, beauty and spirit of Black women, which continues to transform the world, shined brightly again Sunday as Nia Franklin became the first Miss America in the post-swimsuit era. “It took a lot of perseverance to get here,” Franklin, the freshly crowned beauty queen, said…
By Kathy Quirk Dianna Herron knew making the career change would be a challenge, but following her passion meant that challenge was worth it. Herron, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is pursuing her degree in the School of Education. Her commitment to becoming a teacher grew out of her love of the Spanish…
September is National Preparedness Month and SCE encourages Medical Baseline customers to be prepared for disasters and emergencies. By Susan Cox September 05, 2018 When Anna Campos learned a recent extended maintenance outage would leave her and her husband without electricity for more than eight hours, she didn’t panic. The Southern California Edison customer turned…
Dr. Elizabeth Primas says that we have to read more to our children and encourage them to read more for themselves. We are our children’s first teachers, and what we teach them makes a difference. According to research by Betty Hart of the University of Kansas and Todd Risley of the University of Alaska, by…
MIAMI, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A popular Miami burger chain is being sued by four black tourists who claim a white female manager blasted them with a high-pressure industrial water hose after they were denied service and kicked out of the restaurant because of their race. Video captured of Miami Beach, Florida restaurant manager…
‘We should not abandon our federal workers’ by denying them a ‘well-deserved pay increase,’ lawmakers say in letters to Congress, Trump WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The American Federation of Government Employees is echoing bipartisan calls from members of the U.S. House to overturn President Trump’s plan to freeze wages for more than 2…
By BRIAN FUNG | THE WASHINGTON POST | AUG 31, 2018 | 6:32 PM California lawmakers rallied enough votes Friday to pass the nation’s toughest net neutrality law to prevent internet providers from favoring certain websites, setting up a fight with federal regulators who voted last year to erase such rules. If Gov. Jerry Brown,…
Book now to save 30 percent for nationwide travel WASHINGTON – With school back in session at colleges across the country, customers who are between 17-24 years of age and traveling with a valid student ID can save 30 percent off their Amtrak travel on most trains throughout the country. The sale is valid for…
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that a group of Cooperative Extension partners will have the opportunity to apply for grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help communities combat opioid use disorders. HHS intends to build on successful 2017 and 2018 National…
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 10 , 2018) – Ronald G. Victor, MD, a prominent hypertension expert and the first investigator to scientifically prove that thousands of lives could be saved annually if barbers were enlisted to help fight the epidemic of high blood pressure in the African-American community, died Monday, Sept. 10. He was 66. An…
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today two confirmed deaths in California due to West Nile virus (WNV). The deceased persons were residents of Glenn county and Yuba county. “We are still in a peak period of West Nile virus transmission in the state so we urge everyone to take every…
By Bob Carey Imagine losing both your legs while serving your country only to be told the Department of Veterans Affairs can’t provide you the wheelchair you need. The VA’s not sure when one will become available. So they tell you to stay in bed. This is the situation many severely injured veterans find themselves…
You Made Your List, Checked It Twice, But Your Work May Not Be Quite Done September is here and that means kids around the country are back in school. Like many parents, you probably spent a lot of time purchasing, labeling and organizing supplies and getting those new outfits ready for the start of the…
SAN BERNARDINO, California—The 2018 season opener for the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) football team will revive a long-established tradition against cross-county rival Riverside City College (RCC). Since 1948, the highly-coveted “Victory Bell” trophy has been passed between the victors of the football games between the two schools. For the first time in seven years,…
Hollywood, CA (BlackNews.com) — In response to the high demand for premium content, CEO Belinda Baker has announced the launch of the nation’s newest urban television Step1 TV on KTVA channel 35.10. Step1 TV reaches an audience of 14 million homes across Southern California, and is continually expanding its reach. Area residents are encouraged to…
By Stephen Tillett While driving my daughter to school I was listening to CNN on the radio as some commentators discussed Robert Woodward’s latest book, “Fear: Trump In The White House.” Usually, she intentionally tries to tune out whatever discussions are taking place about national politics. But on this morning, after listening (apparently intently) to…
Elly Mendez Angulo Project Coordinator On September 20, 2017 my stepfather was celebrating one of those big-deal birthdays that further cemented his ability to qualify as a classic. But I don’t remember his birthday. I also don’t remember much about my brother’s birthday the day prior. I wish that was the memory that I remember….
By Lou Yeboah “A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh;…
On Saturday, September 15, 18 young ladies from San Bernardino High School (SBHS) will compete for the title of Miss Cardinal City and the privilege to represent SBHS, aka Cardinal City, and the community for a year. The pageant, which is in its 14th year, promotes school pride, self-esteem, and community involvement. Pageant director and…
The Herald Sun editor Damon Johnston stands by the cartoon, meanwhile the National Association of Black Journalists slams it. By Sheryl Estrada In response to massive criticism from across the globe regarding the cartoon, Herald Sun editor Damon Johnston is backing editorial cartoonist Mark Knight. Johnston said in a statement on Tuesday: “A champion tennis…
